The home failed to make sure food was safely sourced, stored, prepared, and served according to professional standards. Cited May 2022 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 812 — 42 CFR §483.60(i) — S/S: F
Nursing home report
HAWTHORNE HOUSE
FREEPORT, ME · Medicare-certified · 83 beds
In good standing
For-profitChain member
Data as of July 1, 2026
4 of 5 overall
HAWTHORNE HOUSE (FREEPORT, ME) has an overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars. Staffing is a strong point at 5 stars and 5.56 hours per resident per day, above the federal benchmark of 4.1, while health inspections and quality measures are both 3 stars; there were no fines in the last 24 months.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
5.5619 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Last inspection: March 24, 2026Penalties, last 24 months: $0
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 5.5619.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 1.37
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.49
- Nurse aides
- 3.70
- Weekend nursing
- 5.16
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 61%
Registered nurse turnover: 52%
Resident outcomes
Each measure compares a year ago with the most recent quarter. Green means the facility moved the right way; red means the wrong way.
Negative outcomes
Lower is better — fewer affected residents. A decrease is good (green); an increase is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents on antipsychotic medication
25.7%24%Improving
Residents with a fall causing major injury
1.7%0%Improving
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
4.9%3.1%Improving
Residents with a urinary tract infection
3.4%3.6%No change
Residents who lost too much weight
7.4%6%Improving
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
17.6%23.9%Worsening
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
20.8%22.7%Worsening
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
27.3%28%Worsening
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
0%0%No change
Residents with a long-term catheter
1.1%0%Improving
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
19.2%24.5%Worsening
Residents with depressive symptoms
2%2.1%No change
Positive outcomes
Higher is better — e.g. vaccinations. An increase is good (green); a decrease is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—94.1%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
46.7%47.3%Improving
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—34%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
21.2%22.1%Improving
What the inspectors found
The nursing home failed to keep the area free of hazards and provide enough supervision to prevent accidents. Cited May 2025 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 689 — 42 CFR §483.25(d) — S/S: E
The home failed to honor residents’ choices about treatment, research participation, and advance care instructions. Cited May 2025 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 578 — 42 CFR §483.10 — S/S: E
The home failed to ensure residents had a safe, clean, comfortable, homelike environment and daily care supports were provided safely. Cited May 2025 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 584 — 42 CFR §483.10 — S/S: E
The home failed to monitor antibiotic use properly. Cited May 2025 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 881 — 42 CFR §483.80 — S/S: E
Recent history
- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing met or exceeded the federal recommendation.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 13 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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Operator & ownership
- Ownership
- For profit - Corporation
- Chain
- Part of FIRST ATLANTIC HEALTHCARE · 10 homes · 3.4 stars avg
- Occupancy
- 68.7 residents on an average day (83% of 83 beds)
- Resident voice
- Resident council
- Medicare history
- Certified for 33 years
Things at a nursing home change — inspections, staffing, ownership, news.
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services — public records, updated monthly. GoodStanding presents official records with plain-language summaries. Always visit a facility in person.